Comments on: OK My Son Has Just Had His 1st Guitar Lesson in School, Please Read on ?

By: brooksydejavu

brooksydejavu — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:26:03 +0000

ever thought about him learning bass instead? would be worth a shot, see whether he prefers it to guitar? open up his options.
i love playing bass and for me it is the real attitude instrument in any band :-p

By: Marsha L

Marsha L — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:36:40 +0000

try musician’sfriend.com

By: JAMES M

JAMES M — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:23:43 +0000

Although no doubt your son won’t appreciate it a 3/4 acoustic would probably be your best bet. As one pf the answers says he may love it now but it gets harder. It would be a shame to waste a lot of money until you’re sure he will carry on. My grandson started at about eight years old and loved it. Six months later he realised just how difficult it was and stopped. He picked it up again at sixteen and now is an excellent guitarist. If he does keep it up by all means go electric, You can get a replica Strat and amp at Argos which is OK for a learner but I don’t know of any 3/4 electrics. Hope this helps.

By: stratmanreturns

stratmanreturns — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:27:25 +0000

Excellent bargains and advice available on this site.

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/

By: lokidrew

lokidrew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:50:17 +0000

Yamaha make really good electric guitars

(go to a music shop to buy and if you can take his teacher along or get him to meet you there, thats even better)

buying online is not a good idea unless you know exactly what instrument you want. as you can’t physically feel the guitar to see if its comfortable too big or too small and so on.

By: ALASDAIR W

ALASDAIR W — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:18:02 +0000

Welcome to my world. My son was told the same 5 years ago he now has 5 electric guitars. Your best bet for his first guitar is a second hand one, as he has only just started. EBay is a very good place to get a good guitar for under Â£100 he will also need an amp a small practise one should be around Â£30 -Â£40. You should also buy yourself a good pair of ear plugs and warn the neighbours. Good luck.

By: Brenk

Brenk — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:29:45 +0000

personally, I would buy an acoustic guitar and let him learn how to play that first as the acoustic is wider than the electric. When he can play the acoustic he will probably be alot better on the electric and find it easier. I did this and found it great. My mate started on the electric and found it hard to play the acoustic after so long playing the electric.

By: jonathan s

jonathan s — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:10:11 +0000

BEHRINGER have a cheaply priced complete guitar and amplifier package, available through many music stores.

By: Del Piero 10

Del Piero 10 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:39:02 +0000

Tricky one. Although acoustic guitars are readily available in 3/4 size, trying to get an electric 3/4 that isn’t a "posh toy" is mega difficult. Maybe a compromise, i.e. a 3/4 acoustic with metal strings and a "clip on" pickup? There’s a variety of pickups for acoustics from Â£15 upwards. Have a word with your local guitar shop.

By: rblankenship_rblankenship

rblankenship_rblankenship — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:21:27 +0000

i would check out you local music shops. see if they have any used ones. i would not buy one for e bay unless the seller guaranties it works and offers a good refund. they are not cheap & i hate for you to get rippped off.